Global Inclusion Forum: Navigating Paradoxes, Cultural Nuances, and New Realities - August 20-23, 2026

  Welcome to The Global Inclusion Forum, 2026: Navigating Paradoxes, Cultural Nuances, and New Realities!  The world needs a new, multi-cultural model of inclusive business, education, and governing. Be a part of reshaping the future. Join scholars, practitioners, and organizations from around the world in Bangkok, Thailand, from August 20-23, 2026, for the Global Inclusion Forum: Navigating Paradoxes, Cultural Nuances, and New Realities. This important international conference is dedicated to fostering the next wave of inclusion scholarship and practice, moving beyond Western models to foreground culturally grounded, global leadership perspectives from Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the broader Global Majority. Together, we will set an agenda for equity and belonging that truly reflects the world. Anchored in scholarship and practice, this dynamic platform offers a space to surface underrepresented narratives, co-create pathways for transformative inclusion, and build a vibrant community. The conference program will offer a dynamic mix of sessions and activities, including Professional Development Workshops (PDWs) designed for in-depth peer feedback for submitted papers, engaging keynote addresses, interactive discussions, and structured networking opportunities with colleagues from all over the world.  

What the Conference Will Explore:

• Locally grounded frameworks for redefining inclusion
• Regional principles for inclusive higher education
• Culturally rooted and equitable business models
• A new research agenda driven by regional voices and methods
• Actionable strategies for inclusion in policy and practice
• Inclusive leadership and representation in language, education, and institutions
• Practical inclusion toolkits for implementing inclusion across sectors
• Diverse models of leadership across cultures and generations
• Strategies for inclusive development in urban, rural, and migratory contexts

Learn More:

• Associated Book Project: Learn about the forthcoming Edward Elgar book, The Global Handbook of Inclusion, which is linked to the Forum. (See The Book tab)
• How to Participate: Find details on submission tracks (for the Book and General Presentations), deadlines, registration fees, and available waivers. (See the Join Us tab)
• FAQs: Find answers to common questions about the Forum, logistics, and the associated book. (See the FAQs tab)
• Contact Us: Reach out to the organizing committee with any inquiries at [email protected].

Get to Know Sasin

Sasin School of Management is proud to host the Global Inclusion Forum: Navigating Paradoxes, Cultural Nuances, and New Realities, recognizing areas like Asia and the Global South’s emerging leadership in inclusive business and education as the world undergoes significant change. Sasin is recognized as a global leader in inclusive education in Asia, and this event aligns with its commitment to fostering an agenda for equity and belonging that truly reflects the world. Learn more about IDEALS, visit our IDEALS page to learn more or contact us at [email protected]. You may also reach out to Dr. Drew B. Mallory, Sasin Inclusion Ambassador at [email protected] to inquire about contributing directly to the Forum’s developing agenda.